Description

Toughened Glass: Superior Strength and Safety

Toughened glass, also known as tempered glass, is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared to normal glass. This process significantly enhances its resistance to breakage and shattering, making it ideal for a wide range of applications where safety and durability are paramount.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Exceptional Strength: Toughened glass is up to five times stronger than annealed (standard) glass, offering superior resistance to impact, bending, and thermal stress. This makes it far less likely to break under pressure or accidental impacts.
• Enhanced Safety: When toughened glass does break, it shatters into numerous small, relatively harmless, granular pieces, minimizing the risk of sharp, jagged fragments. This significantly reduces the risk of injury compared to standard glass.
• Thermal Resistance: Toughened glass can withstand significant temperature fluctuations without cracking or breaking. This makes it suitable for applications exposed to extreme temperature changes, such as oven doors, shower enclosures, and automotive windows.
• Clarity and Transparency: Despite its increased strength, toughened glass retains its high clarity and transparency, making it visually appealing for various applications.
• Variety of Thicknesses and Sizes: Toughened glass is available in a wide range of thicknesses and sizes to accommodate diverse project requirements. Custom sizes can often be accommodated.
• Applications:
  • Automotive: Windshields, side and rear windows, sunroof panels
  • Architectural: Shower doors and enclosures, balustrades, tabletops, facades
  • Household: Oven doors, microwave doors, appliance panels
  • Commercial: Store fronts, partitions, security glass
  • Electronics: Smartphone screens, tablet screens, laptop screens

Specifications: (Note: These will vary depending on the specific product)

• Thickness: Available in various thicknesses, e.g., 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm etc.
• Size: Customizable to your specific needs (within manufacturing limitations).
• Edgework: Various edge finishing options are available, such as polished, ground, or bevelled edges.
• Compliance: Meets or exceeds relevant safety standards (e.g., ANSI Z97.1, EN 12150).

Choosing the Right Toughened Glass:

The optimal thickness and specifications of toughened glass will depend on the intended application and the level of stress it will be subjected to. Contact us to discuss your project requirements and receive personalized recommendations.

Order Information:

Please contact us for pricing and lead times. We offer competitive pricing and quick turnaround times.

Note: Toughened glass should only be processed by qualified professionals using specialized equipment. Once toughened, it cannot be cut or drilled. Any modifications must be done before the toughening process.